How to Use a Hand Miter Box Saw
A hand miter box and a saw is used to cut precision angles in hard to saw pieces of wood such as crown molding. The miter box is a box is box with pre-cut slots, one of which will cut 90 degree angles and two that will cut 45s. The saw, known as a back saw, is a saw that is designed to be used with a miter box. A miter box is an inexpensive method of cutting these angles. Without one, cutting a perfect angle would be next to impossible.
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Instructions
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Measure your molding and determine exactly where it needs to be cut.
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Mark your desired length with a lumber crayon.
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Place the molding in your box and line up the mark you made with your lumber crayon with the slot you desire to use.
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Hold the molding securely up against the back of the miter box with one hand while cutting with your other.
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Tips & Warnings
Sawing is not easy with a miter box. Try making your first movement of the saw towards you, or "back".
Miter boxes are easier to handle if you secure them to your work bench with a couple of wood screws.
